Cpl. Paul C. Bogart's photograph captures the remarkable moment when an enemy plane is brought down by machine gun fire. The plane, which had no identification marks, can be seen crashing in Vieville en Haye, France. This image was taken on Sept. 15, 1918, and was approved for release by the censor. Note: Photograph number 13511.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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